Assessment of left ventricular diastolic function remains one of the most persistent challenges in echocardiography. Read our @JournalASEcho article, "Reframing Diastolic Function: From Classification to Continuous Physiology." bit.ly/4xrrH8U

The AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN have developed the first-ever guideline aimed at preventing & managing #CKM syndrome, an interconnected set of health conditions that significantly 📈 the risk of multiorgan complications & negative CV outcomes jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.… #JACC #ClinicalGuidelines

#InDepth on the global, multidisciplinary ARCH-ARC consensus statement to standardize reporting for thoracic aortic repair. ahajrnls.org/4dXF6xP

LA volume index as an independent predictor of mortality in #HFrEF – regardless of functional MR severity Routine measurement of LA volume index may enhance risk stratification in these patients jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jchf.… #JACCHF #vhdMR

You've seen the apex on echo a thousand times. You've never seen it like this. Exclusive to the #JACC Amara Yad image series, the LV apex’s spiral vortex of muscle fibers converging on a point so thin that light shines right through. More: bit.ly/4n7Iglq @shivkumarmd

8/🔍 What about radiomic profiling of EAT vs pericoronary fat? 🧐Two (related) depots, two distinct signals: - FRP-HF (global EAT) → associated with new-onset HF regardless of CAD profile - FRP-PVAT (pericoronary profile) → associated with CAD-specific events

Proud to join @CaliforniaACC in Sacramento today to advocate for our patients and colleagues regarding #priorauth, unfair #downcoding practices for complex cardiac conditions, outdated cardiac surgery regulations, and CPR/AED education in high schools. @Cardiology @ACCinTouch

People consuming >9 servings/day of ultra-processed foods had a 67% higher risk of #MACE vs ~1 serving/day, per #ACC26 research. Ultra-processed foods include chips, frozen meals, processed meats, sugary drinks, cereals & breads. jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacad… #JACCAdvances #ASCVD #CVD

Walking 7,000 steps a day reduces your risk of death (–47%), cancer death (–37%), heart disease (–25%), dementia (–38%), depression (–22%) and diabetes (–14%).

In this study, nebivolol offers better BP control and lower cardiovascular risk than other beta-blockers. ahajrnls.org/4azyWB7

🫀🚴‍♂️ Fragmented QRS in elite athletes: always pathological? A new study in International Journal of Cardiology explored the prevalence and significance of QRS fragmentation (fQRS) in elite male and female cyclists. 🔍 Key findings: fQRS was common, present in 41% of elite cyclists Most frequently observed in lead V1 Athletes with fQRS showed greater physiological LV and RV remodelling Mildly lower RV function was observed, but still within normal limits No differences in cardiac structure or function based on the number of leads with fQRS ✅ Take-home message: In isolation, fQRS appears to reflect physiological cardiac adaptation rather than pathology in elite athletes and should not automatically trigger further investigations. 📌 These findings are highly relevant for pre-participation screening and help avoid over-medicalisation in asymptomatic athletes. 📖 Open access article: #https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2025.134149 #AthletesHeart #ECG #FragmentedQRS #PreParticipationScreening #ExercisePhysiology #CardiacImaging #EliteAthletes #EvidenceBasedMedicine

Combo diuretics in AHF = faster decongestion, no prognostic gain. Start SGLT2i in-hospital → ↓ mortality & ↓ HF events. 🚑💊📉. Treat congestion fast, but don’t miss disease-modifying therapy. ow.ly/fGhb50Yen6T #EJHF @EJHFEiC @AmrAbdin10 @GiuseppeGalati_ @HanCardiomd

In a novel analysis of data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, we systematically report in >2,900 participants, an association of higher @American_Heart's Life's Essential 8 scores, stratified by objective measurement of physical activity, with reduced all-cause mortality. @JACCJournals #JACCAdv @CandiceSilvers1 sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

Small amounts of exercise are associated with a longer life. Walking is particularly effective.

Exercise attenuates the hallmarks of aging: Novel perspectives sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

Original Article: Beta-Blockers after Myocardial Infarction without Reduced Ejection Fraction (REBOOT trial) nej.md/45QYbws #Cardiology

Presented at #AHA25: In a meta-analysis of 17,801 patients with myocardial infarction and preserved LVEF (≥50%), beta-blockers did not reduce death, MI, or heart failure over a median 3.6 years of follow-up. Full results: nej.md/43U5Ppo @AHAScience

VESALIUS-CV results presented at #AHA25

Presented at #AHA25: In patients with atrial fibrillation after successful ablation, rivaroxaban therapy did not lead to a significantly lower incidence of a composite of stroke, systemic embolism, or new covert embolic stroke than aspirin therapy. Full OCEAN trial results: nej.md/3LsRJ86 @AHAScience

Presented at #AHA25: Among patients with atherosclerosis or diabetes but no previous myocardial infarction or stroke, evolocumab led to a lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events than placebo. Full VESALIUS-CV trial results: nej.md/4oWrIN6 Editorial: VESALIUS and the Anatomy of High-Risk Prevention nej.md/4onnePw @AHAScience